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H589 DNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

179,606 mi
Last recorded179,606 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 DNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 179,606 miles

Front tyres starting wearing on inner edges

Nearside and Offside front and rear chassis rails corroding

Nearside and Offside front and rear outer sills corroding

Various front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2024 164,174 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres starting perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside and Offside front and rear outer sills corroding

Nearside and Offside front chassis rails corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2023 152,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 152,699 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,998 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 148,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 142,832 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 142,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2017 134,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 134,138 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 130,797 miles

offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge, almost to the cords

Fail 4 Feb 2016 130,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge, almost to the cords

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,061 miles

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 128,061 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 122,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 122,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 121,834 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 121,181 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 121,181 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 120,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 119,153 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H589 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H589 DNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H589 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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